AEE 144: Copy a Celebrity for English Success with Josh Plotkin from Brazilian Gringo

This podcast episode emphasizes the importance of cultural understanding in language learning. It discusses how language schools often overlook the cultural aspect, resulting in a lack of true fluency and meaningful connections. Examples are shared to highlight the consequences of neglecting cultural education. The episode also explores the idea of embracing different cultures and subcultures to enhance language learning. It suggests finding subcultures to connect with, immersing oneself in the culture, and modeling someone in the target language. The main takeaway is that connecting language and culture is essential for motivation, progress, and establishing meaningful connections in language learning.